Johnny Russell: “I know I’m hot-headed at times.”

His nickname isn’t “JFR” for no reason, it’s earned. The Sporting Kansas City captain is passionate and fiery. He knows his teammates, coaches, and the fans, all expect this from him.

We sat down with Johnny Russell this week to talk about that passion, a frustrating season, and of course... cars.

The 32-year-old Scotsman had just got off the treatment table after getting some work done for an “ongoing hamstring problem.” But that kind of work is common and he says it’s nothing that’s holding him back right now. I too, would make sure to get the most I could out of the incredible facilities at Compass Minerals National Performance Center (Pinnacle). We asked Johnny if he feels like Sporting…